Marion County Superintendents

State Superintendent Visits Hamilton

From left are Marion County Superintendent, Ann West, State Superintendent, Eric Mackey, and school board members, Joyce Fowler and Mark Dearen. Mackey is wearing a shirt presented to him by Hamilton Middle School students.

From left are Marion County Superintendent, Ann West, State Superintendent, Eric Mackey, and school board members, Joyce Fowler and Mark Dearen. Mackey is wearing a shirt presented to him by Hamilton Middle School students.
HAMILTON— Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey made a big appearance at Hamilton schools last week, in what was the first visit from a state superintendent in almost 40 years.

West selected as District 7 superintendent finalist

Ann West

Marion County Schools Superintendent Ann West

By Louis Mellini
Staff writer
HAMILTON — Marion County Schools Superintendent of Education Ann West was selected as the School Superintendents of Alabama Superintendent finalist for District 7.
There are nine districts statewide, and each district has a finalist for the Alabama 2023 State Superintendent of the Year.  
“I am certainly honored to have been chosen to represent District 7 as a finalist for the Alabama 2023 Superintendent of the Year,” said West.

Phase one of new track approved

Ann West

Marion County Superintendent Ann West speaks during the Hamilton City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 1, at Hamilton City Hall. Also pictured are Hamilton High School Principal David Cantrell (left, background) and Hamilton Middle School Principal Norman Ballard (foreground).

By Louis Mellini
Staff writer
HAMILTON —Coaches and Hamilton school officials applauded as the Hamilton City Council approved phase one plans beginning the construction of the new Hamilton track facility.
This took place during a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 1, at Hamilton City Hall.

Schools take a look at safety measures

Saftey Meeting

Marion County and Winfield superintendents met with Marion County law enforcement officials at the central office in Hamilton to discuss school safety measures.

By Louis Mellini
Staff writer
HAMILTON — Marion County Superintendent of Education Ann West met with Marion County Sheriff Kevin Williams as well as police chiefs from every municipality in the county to discuss safety and security in schools for the future.
In attendance were West, Winfield City Schools Superintendent Randy Thomley, Williams, Bear Creek Police Chief Doug Hallman, Hamilton Police Chief Ronny Vickery, Hackleburg Police Chief Kenny Hallmark, Guin Police Chief Doug Webb and Winfield Police Chief Brett Burleson.

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